Suddenly remembered the word Freedom

Dahlia 2022-03-30 09:01:12

Rain Crisis Film Review
When the film reaches 1 hour and 12 minutes, the two lines of the story truly converge in time and space. Through Daniel's aforementioned series of propaganda protests for the rational use of water resources, and his role as Khatuyi leading the local indigenous people to resist Columbus' oppression, the theme is clearly presented to the audience.
In terms of plot technique, the film itself is not outstanding, the arrangement of the two main lines is relatively deliberate, the film crew and other people have too many breakpoints, the plot of saving Belen is a little abrupt, and the ending of the film is also a little thin; I strongly felt that the director wanted to fully show this amazingly overlapping event of the past and the present through the interweaving of fragmented pictures through the double main line in just 100 minutes, and strived for the complete and profound mood of the film story itself.
Daniel was a representative of resistance from the beginning. By asking for an audition, he gave the audience a suspense at the beginning of the film - what kind of fate this character will bring to this character. It can be said that the real reason for the success of Daniel's audition is not the talent-like acting that impressed Sebastian, but the rebellious spirit in the character's bones. But at the same time, this character is extremely common among rebels in the universal sense. He has neither lofty ideals nor a thorough understanding of oppression. He just fights for survival. But his difference lies in the "bottom line", the understanding of the most fundamental requirements of survival. This understanding is not abstract, but is based on the freedom of materialization in water resources. When Costa rushed to his house and asked him to temporarily give up his water activities and lure him with big money, he didn't swear, because he knew what was most important. "Water is life," he said. At the end of the film, a small bottle of water was given to Costa, which marked the peak of trust between the two, and this trust was given to Costa. Daniel has all the heroic bravery, and all the sincerity hidden behind the simplicity.
Another highlight of the film is the mutual support and change between Costa and Sebastian during the filming process. Costa's initial money-first principle was transformed by Sebastian's love of movies and his quest for excellence, Sebastian's feud when Costa decided to rescue Daniel only temporarily, Costa's encouragement when Sebastian was disheartened by the movie, and the pair's passion for the movie. of persistence. Sebastian's image is a bystander, a mediator for the team and a driving force behind the main line of filmmaking. His perspective is the same as most people's perspectives on history: with a clear judgment on the correctness of events, thinking about doing what he can to a certain extent (minor arguments with city officials), but in the end it can only follow The pace of history is powerless (forced flees when riots occur). In contrast, Costa is more philistine, but also more real. It does not hesitate to achieve its goals (movies), not all consciences are scattered, but consciences control most of its key decisions. The character is more real and impressive.
In addition, several key role players in the film also reflect the director's views on the discovery of the sea and the views of all parties in the water crisis. The actor who first met Columbus was uninhibited and uninhibited. He had an accurate understanding of the incident and sprayed it wantonly, believing that everything was caused by his temperament. But the loneliness hidden in his heart was particularly strong. So much so that he can ask to meet the poor ghosts with a half-smile when facing the dignitaries. At the end of the film, he naturally handed drinks to the arrested people, and he can be calm when everyone is gone. Not being tied down is just an excuse, the so-called seeing through everything, being powerless but unwilling to oppose it is probably the case. The person who plays the priest is probably the kind of person who only believes in the "official history" of the textbook, and it is no exaggeration for Ye Gong. If the priest's so-called "benevolence" standard assumes birth, is it hypocrisy that promotes exploitation? K. Maybe not. The evaluation of priests in history has also been praised and criticized, and the deeds of priests in history can only be interpreted in the name of long disdain and various benevolence. The actor who plays the priest is in sharp contrast with the actor who plays Columbus. Once he enters the world and is born, it is also the last choice of rushing around and life and death. History does not have too correct or absolute answers. It is more of guesswork. What we see is the answers that people consciously want to give us.
"I despise your greed" through Hatuyi's mouth; there are voices of opposition when the peasants make the decision to block the streets; Belen's incomprehension and yearning for the adult world; lively women The photographer is the tears of ordinary people under the fear of war; Sebastian's last hero has moved to the sunset; Costa drives to the post office in the hail of bullets. I kind of hope that there will be a Hong Kong-style ending in the end, and the counterattack of the Stranger Heroes is very pleasing. But it doesn't. Daniel and they have other options but stone a more turbulent path; Costa answers Daniel, help Sebastian finish the movie, somewhere else, somehow, not coming back.
Nobody wants to be a hero.
Just want to be free.
"Strive to live, as before, this is what we do best."
Water is as important as life.

good luck.

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Extended Reading
  • Clement 2022-04-22 07:01:55

    Sincerity without novelty is also moving.

  • Shannon 2022-04-02 09:01:16

    Echoing the two through the lens within the lens, exploring the continuation of colonialism and postcolonialism in the present. The disregard and exploitation of weak nations and cultures will not change.

Even the Rain quotes

  • Costa: Why do you drink so much, Anton?

    Antón: Because I'm always very, very, thirsty.

    Costa: But can you get through this ? We are screwed without you.

    Antón: It's great to feel needed.

  • Daniel: [starting a rally chant] Rifle or gun, the people never run!